Classroom Resources

Below are some ideas on how to further bring your local history lessons to life!

MCHS Mural Contest 2019

MCHS is inviting classrooms to submit a collaborative proposal through MCHS Mural Contest. Pre-K through 5th grade classrooms are encouraged to depict life in Wisconsin between 1850 and 1915, and in their own words, why it should be selected to be painted (by their class) into a temporary mural for the 2019 summer season.

write a letter to a civil war soldier

Manitowoc County History: "We Didn’t Start the Fire" Parody Song

The following is a parody of "We Didn't Start the Fire" by Billy Joel (1989). The parody was created to showcase and educate about the rich history of innovation, hard work, and good spirit of the Manitowoc County, Wisconsin community. Thank you to John Stelzer, Drums, and Steve Proszenyak, Artist/Producer.

Lyrics to the parody can be found HERE. To learn about the people, places, and events in the parody, please visit the Manitowoc County Historical Society.